Location: Bishop Auckland
Top Restaurants in Bishop Auckland
Top Things to do in Bishop Auckland
Top 10 British food in Bishop Auckland, England, United Kingdom
Find out what British restaurants to try in Bishop Auckland. Bishop Auckland /ˈbɪʃəp ˈɔːklənd/ is a market town and civil parish in County Durham in north east England. It is located about 12 miles (19 km) northwest of Darlington, 12 miles (19 km) southwest of Durham and 5 miles (8 km) southeast of Crook at the confluence of the River Wear with its tributary the River Gaunless. According to the 2001 census, Bishop Auckland has a population of 24,392, recounted at 16,296 for the 2011 Census.
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10. Thomas Wright House
Overall Ratings
5 based on 350 reviews
Restaurant and Guest Accommodation. 8 Bedrooms all en-suite including a Luxury Room with Hot Tub in its own private patio garden. Traditional Home Cooked Food Served 7 Days a week Breakfast, Light Lunch, Afternoon Tea & Evening Meals. Sunday Lunch 12-8!
Reviewed By Tr4vel
Visited here on a Friday night and left quite disappointed, especially given the high rating on here. Where to start...Well the place was busy, very busy, which is a good thing, however the acoustics of the restaurant leave a lot to be desired. It's all hard furnishings and hard floors so noise just bounces round the room. It's a racket! You struggle to hear yourself talk and find yourself having to shout across the table to each other. As I say above I like a busy place but the noise here was deafening. It was more akin to a busy canteen. Also I'm not sure what sort of restaurant welcomes a party with a young baby in on a Friday night, screaming away but there you go. As I say in the title, this may be what you're after, but I imagine many of you reading this don't want to hear that on a Friday night in a supposedly good quality restaurant. Still, the crying baby's noise was drowned out by the general noise anyway so it made little difference!The staff were all very young boys. They did their best but it wasn't great. When we were seated, nobody brought us menus, nobody took a drinks order. In fact nobody came at all, for ages, so we had to accost the poor young pot washer who thankfully came to our rescue. Likewise when you first walk in the place is a shambles, you've no idea where to go, given it's part hotel, part pub, part restaurant. The main front of house guy wasn't exactly welcoming.Anyway, the food was okay, nothing special but it was certainly better than the environment. Quite a curious place really and one I shan't be hurrying back to. All in all if you've an ounce of class, or like places that have, I'd be looking elsewhere.
9. The Joiners Arms
Overall Ratings
4 based on 73 reviews
Family Run Pub and Restaurant since 1971.
Reviewed By DaveP789
Four of us ate here over Easter weekend. The menu is fairly varied and the selections we made were very nice. This is not fine dining but just honest pub grub. The staff were pleasant and it seemed to be a real locals place which is nice to see. I would visit again if I was in the area.Hello,Thanks. You are right, it is good old food, nothing flash, nothing miniscule but we hope to be serving good food at reasonable prices and again you're right. It is a local village pub that always welcomes visitors. We hope to see you again.regardsAl
8. Park Head Country Hotel & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 169 reviews
Reviewed By jimandyvonne
My friend and I visited here on Saturday 27th April for the afternoon tea which I had purchased through groupon, which was very reasonably priced as it included a glass of prosecco each, everything we were served which was beautifully presented was delicious, scones, Victoria sponge and little bakewell's tarts were my favourite, what a great variety of sandwiches and cakes and plenty refills if tea or coffee. The service we received was excellent I didnt get the gentleman's name but he took time to chat to us and was very polite and friendly, we would definitely return. The grounds of the hotel are beautiful and well kept with some nice little touches
7. Toronto Lodge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 519 reviews
A Sonnet43 pub tucked away in the heart of Bishop Auckland's countryside, just five minutes away from the famous Kynren set. Offering an extensive menu of hearty dishes and stunning views of the north-east countryside it is the perfect pitstop for tasty g
Reviewed By G F
Friendly, good food, stylish decor, we went Saturday tea time, before the Kynren. Lovely food and very good service, very reasonably priced too!!!Would definitely recommend it, !!!
6. The Top House Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 219 reviews
Reviewed By big-blue-eyes
You canât fail to enjoy the food here. Great choices on the menu, freshly cooked. The chips are amazing, the best Iâve had anywhere in a pub restaurant. Friendly service, always busy so book ahead. The car park was pretty full when we arrived and not being local didnât know where parking could be found if it was as the pub is situated on a busy main road. That said we arrived when it was dark so didnât spot alternatives that might be easily seen in the day.
5. Red Alligator
Overall Ratings
4 based on 303 reviews
Reviewed By 17Amber
Visited for the other halfs birthday on a Saturday night. Great service as always. Drinks served promptly. Plenty of time to peruse the menu. I had the fish cake starter which was huge, hot, tasty and filling. Then I went for chicken and king prawns in sweet chilli while the other half went for the mountainous sized mixed grill. Both were spot on. My main came with rice and chips when I'd asked for peas and chips but sides were happily changed within a few minutes and wasnt an issue. Couldn't manage a dessert and with a pint and a half of coke and a pint and a half of Guinness at less than £40 was stunning value.
4. Spudfellas
Overall Ratings
5 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By alatbish2
Excellent soundtrack to match the top quality food. As a Bishop Auckland resident, I'm surprised to find somewhere I've never been thats so good. But I was very impressed on my first visit today. In Bondgate.Quirky and small on the outside, it has loads more to offer than spuds & even they are good. Burgers, dogs, wraps, and my own favourite burritos. Cosy inside, interesting decor, calm and relaxing ambiance with great music from the 60s and 70s - think rock, Simon & Garfunkel, Beatles etc. Even has a beer garden.I'll call again.Alatbish2, thanks for great review. Super glad you enjoyed the place. We have big plans for its future . Hope to see you again soon.
3. The Comedian
Overall Ratings
5 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By bramble08
Visited here after reading positive reviews, was not disappointed, what a little gem! Sunday lunch was amazing, fresh and beautifully cooked, and the price was just unbelievable. The pub is very quirky, definitely no frills but I liked it, loads of interesting things to look at. Staff were very friendly and accommodating, canât wait to go back. Please note, they donât accept payment by card here, itâs cash only, donât get caught out.
2. Fifteas Vintage Tearoom
Overall Ratings
4 based on 232 reviews
Reviewed By sheepygold
We wanted a light lunch so chose the savoury cream tea of large and beautifully light cheese scones served with cream cheese, cheddar cheese and pickle plus an excellent quality cup of coffee. We were treated to live 50's singing too. Prices are very reasonable.
Bishop Auckland Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Bishop Auckland
1. Spudfellas
Overall Ratings
5 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By alatbish2
Excellent soundtrack to match the top quality food. As a Bishop Auckland resident, I'm surprised to find somewhere I've never been thats so good. But I was very impressed on my first visit today. In Bondgate.Quirky and small on the outside, it has loads more to offer than spuds & even they are good. Burgers, dogs, wraps, and my own favourite burritos. Cosy inside, interesting decor, calm and relaxing ambiance with great music from the 60s and 70s - think rock, Simon & Garfunkel, Beatles etc. Even has a beer garden.I'll call again.Alatbish2, thanks for great review. Super glad you enjoyed the place. We have big plans for its future . Hope to see you again soon.
